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COMPOSITION GROUP 5 RECAP
COMPOSITION GROUP 5 RECAP
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Which sampling method involves dividing the population into clusters then randomly selecting entire clusters for study?
Snowball sampling
Simple random sampling
Cluster sampling
Stratified sampling
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What is the primary goal of applied research?
To explore new scientific concepts
To develop solutions for practical problems
To contribute to academic knowledge
To understand fundamental principles and theories
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What type of research design involves an in-depth examination of a single subject or small group?
Survey
Cross-sectional
Experimental
Case study
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Which of the following best describes basic research?
Research conducted to solve specific, practical problems
Research focused on developing new technologies
Research driven by commercial interests
Research aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of fundamental phenomena
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Which sampling method involves dividing the population into clusters then randomly selecting entire clusters for study?
Cluster sampling
Stratified sampling
Snowball sampling
Simple random sampling
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What type of sampling method involves selecting participants who are easily accessible to the researcher?
Convenience sampling
Systematic sampling
Random sampling
Stratified sampling
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Why is reviewing literature an important step in the research process?
To formulate a conclusion
To understand existing research and identify gaps
To avoid plagiarism
To create new data
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Which research methodology is best for understanding participants' experiences and perspectives?
Mixed methods
Experimental
Qualitative
Quantitative
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An example of applied research would be:
Exploring the formation of distant galaxies
Developing a new software application to improve data security
Investigating the impact of climate change on polar bears
Studying the behavior of subatomic particles
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Which research method is typically associated with hypothesis testing?
Qualitative
Ethnographic
Case study
Quantitative
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Which research design is best for studying the relationship between two variables without manipulating them?
Longitudinal
Experimental
Correlational
Qualitative
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What is the first step in the research process?
Formulating a hypothesis
Identifying the problem
Collecting data
Reviewing literature
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Which of the following is a method of collecting primary data?
Archival research
Meta-analysis
Surveys and questionnaires
Literature review
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An example of qualitative research would be:
Conducting interviews to explore people's attitudes
Performing a statistical analysis of exam scores
Administering a survey with closed-ended questions
Measuring the effects of a new drug on blood pressure
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Which research design is best for studying changes in a population over time?
Case study
Experimental
Cross-sectional
Longitudinal
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Which sampling method involves dividing the population into clusters then randomly selecting entire clusters for study?
Cluster sampling
Stratified sampling
Snowball sampling
Simple random sampling
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Which sampling method involves dividing the population into clusters then randomly selecting entire clusters for study?
Cluster sampling
Stratified sampling
Snowball sampling
Simple random sampling
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Which of the following sampling methods is best for ensuring representation of different subgroups within a population?
Stratified sampling
Snowball sampling
Systematic sampling
Simple random sampling
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Which of the following is a key characteristic of experimental research design?
Manipulating one variable to determine its effect on another
Observing and recording behavior without manipulation
Conducting in-depth interviews
Reviewing existing literature
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Which of the following is not part of qualitative research methods?
In-depth interviews
Observational research
Longitudinal study
Focus groups
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Which of the following sampling methods is best for ensuring representation of different subgroups within a population?
Systematic sampling
Simple random sampling
Stratified sampling
Snowball sampling
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What is the main goal of data collection in research?
To review literature
To identify the problem
To gather evidence to support or refute a hypothesis
To formulate a hypothesis
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Which of the following best describes a hypothesis?
A detailed plan of research activities
A list of research questions
A tentative explanation or prediction that can be tested
A summary of the research findings
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Sampling that involves selecting individuals from a population where members have an equal chance of being chosen?
Stratified sampling
Cluster sampling
Convenience sampling
Random sampling
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Which research design involves collecting data from the same subjects over a period of time?
Cross-sectional
Longitudinal
Experimental
Qualitative
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What is a key characteristic of correlational research?
It examines relationships between variables without manipulation*
It involves manipulating variables
It is always qualitative
It focuses on a single case
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Why is reviewing literature an important step in the research process?
To create new data
To avoid plagiarism
To formulate a conclusion
To understand existing research and identify gaps
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Which of the following is an example of basic research?
Developing a new drug to treat cancer
Creating a marketing strategy for a new product
Investigating the properties of a newly discovered chemical compound
Designing a new type of smartphone
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What type of research design involves the manipulation of one variable to determine its effect on another variable?
Experimental
Case study
Correlational
Descriptive
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What type of sampling method involves selecting participants who are easily accessible to the researcher?
Stratified sampling
Simple random sampling
Snowball sampling
Cluster sampling
